AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION AND THE PARKINSON’S DISEASE FOUNDATION®ANNOUNCE GRANT FUNDING TO CULTIVATE FUTURE SCIENTIFIC LEADERS Expanding Opportunities for...see more Emerging Parkinson’s Scientists (New York, NY – July 6, 2016) The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) and the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation® (PDF®) are pleased to announce Summer Student Fellowship awards to support research that will help […]

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The American Parkinson Disease Association helps fund research that...see more could lead to new therapies to slow or stop progression of Parkinson’s disease. New York, NY, June 8, 2016 – The American Parkinson Disease Association is a funding partner in supporting researchers at the University of […]

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THE AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY MEETS TO DETERMINE 2016-2017 RESEARCH FUNDING New York, NY, May 26, 2016...see more – The American Parkinson Disease Association‘s Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) met this week to review more than fifty-five grant submissions all vying for nearly $800,000 in funding that will be awarded to experienced and young scientists […]

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NY STATE DECLARES APRIL AS PARKINSON’S DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH American Parkinson Disease Association Works With State Assembly to Pass...see more Resolution New York, NY, April 6, 2016 — A resolution sponsored by Assemblywoman Addie J. Russell (D-Theresa) calling on Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo to declare April as Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month in New York State passed […]

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The American Parkinson Disease Association Launches Campaign  For Parkinson’s Awareness Month This April New York, NY, March 22, 2016...see more — April is Parkinson’s disease Awareness Month and the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is proud to announce its brand new APDA Red Button campaign that will bring to light to how basic everyday tasks (such […]

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– “What You Need to Know”American Parkinson Disease Association Launches In-person Educational Programs...see more in Six Major Cities (New York, NY – February 29, 2016) The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is pleased to announce a new series of in-person educational programs, “Parkinson Disease: Spotlight on Clinical Trials – What […]

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NATIONWIDE MOVEMENT TO HELP END PARKINSON DISEASE: 2016 APDA OPTIMISM WALK SERIES LAUNCHES TO RAISE CRITICAL FUNDS & AWARENESS...see more Thousands Will Walk and Fundraise to Help EASE THE BURDEN – FIND THE CURE for Parkinson’s Disease New York, NY, February 24, 2016 – Thousands of participants will walk this year to raise awareness of Parkinson’s […]

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New York, February 3, 2016 — At its annual meeting held last week, the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA)...see more announced the election of Patrick McDermott as Chairman of the National Board of Directors. Mr. McDermott succeeds former APDA Chairman, Fred Greene. “We are pleased to welcome Pat as Chairman of the Board,” stated Leslie A. […]

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Former President...see more and CEO, Joel M. Gerstel who passionately served the Parkinson’s community for more than 30 years, passed away on January 21, 2016 New York, January 28, 2016 – The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) Board of […]

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New York, NY (Jan. 15, 2016) – The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA), the country’s largest Parkinson’s disease grassroots...see more organization serving people with Parkinson’s and their families, and BioMech Golf Equipment have partnered to raise funds and help people with Parkinson’s get back to the golf game they enjoy, thanks to a cutting-edge and innovative […]

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